At William Ryan Homes our new homes are built with state of the art, energy-saving materials and building systems to help save you money, conserve energy and provide your family with more comfort. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. The lower the HERS Index score, the lower your energy costs.
Phoenix Energy Efficient Homes
Thermal Massing of Slab and Tile Floor Coverings
Dense materials store the colder temperatures throughout the night and diffuse them naturally during the day to reduce the cooling load of the HVAC System
Pressure Balanced Plumbing Fixtures
Significantly reduces everyday water use.
Color Through Concrete Roof Tile
Reduces fading for color consistency over-time.
Engineered framing systems
For increased strength and stability of structural systems.
Engineered Steel Reinforced Post
Tension Slab
The most sound foundation to build on.
Use of Engineered Wood Products
OSB, Open Web Trusses – Sustainable wood products which reduce job site waste and increase structural efficiency.
Geotechnical Inspection of Homesites Prior to Excavation and Again Before Foundation
Assures a solid construction site.
Tight Construction
All exterior penetrations sealed to prevent water intrusion and air leaks.
Multi-zone irrigation system
Environmentally responsible landscaping.
Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation
Greatly reduces thermal gaps in exterior walls and roof, sealing your home against desert heat and insects.
Conditioned Attic Space
Spray foam insulation under roof deck results in a tighter building envelope so it reduces heat loss/gain and increases overall energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
Whole house exterior ventilation
Venting of moisture production areas from the interior, and fresh air intake.
Natural Gas Heat
Increased energy efficiency and improved indoor air
quality over combustion furnaces
14 seer air-conditioning system
Increased energy efficiency
High Performance, Energy Efficient Dual Pane Low-E Windows
Reduces heat gain by reflecting the sun’s heat
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